NEW:: We Have A Green Job Board!
October 22nd, 2011 | by Karen Lee
Have you noticed? We have a new look! But not only do we have a new look but now we [&hellip
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Kill a Watt Giveaway Winner
October 22nd, 2011 | by Karen Lee
We have a winner for the Kill a Watt Giveaway! The winner is It’s Kristina from The Greening of Westford! [&hellip
Kill a Watt Review and Giveaway
October 17th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
I live in the Northeast and as you might have guessed, my monthly electricity bill in winter months can feed [&hellip
Blog Action Day 2011: Rising Food Prices
October 16th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
Today is Blog Action Day and World Food Day. Food prices increased by 25% this year. With world population increasing every year, we have to educate our communities about food and the effects our habits have on the planet that affect food supply and prices.
Project Green Challenge
September 30th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
There is nothing more amazing than seeing young people get passionate about something, anything, these days. But when a movement empowers future leaders in caring for the planet, you have to admire them with awe and respect. Project Green Challenge is a powerful movement that inspires young people to take action and protect our planet.
California Senate Makes Shark Finning Illegal
September 30th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
Shark finning is not only cruel but is also illegal in many countries around the world. California passed a bill in the senate to ban shark finning and now it's up to Governor Brown to sign it. But shat's the big deal about shark fin soup? Read and find out what popular Chef Gordon Ramsay says about shark fin soup when he first tried it.
Want some fries with those crickets?
September 23rd, 2011 | by Karen Lee
Eating bugs can be better for the environment than eating meats. See this infographics and find out what eating bugs can do for the environment.
The Muncher; Garbage Eating Industrial Composting Machine
September 10th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
Wouldn't it be great if world's garbage did not end up in landfills or be incinerated? And wouldn't it be great if you can throw out your garbage and a big composting machine can turn it into nutrient filled mulch in matter of hours and not months or years? If a green technology company called Ecologico-Logic had its way, it just may be possible to turn garbage into plant food and we don't have to worry about clogging landfills or polluting the air. [Top image: Artist rendering of 50 ton per day capacity muncher by Jacob Dickinson, used with permission from Ecologic Logic
Our Precious Marine Habitat
August 24th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
Cool infographic on marine habitat and why we should protect it.
New Winner for Fo Flor Green Mat Giveaway!
August 20th, 2011 | by Karen Lee
We have a new winner for FoFlor Mat!
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